3182 IT & Software Developer jobs in the UK
Principal Software Engineer
£70,000 - 85,000
Fruition Group
Minories 8, City of London
£70,000 - 85,000
Requirements
Must:
- Degree in Computer Science or equivalent hands-on experience.
- 7+ years experience in backend software development, including several years in a senior or principal-level engineering role.
- Expertise in Python (or a similar backend language), with proven experience designing distributed systems, APIs, and microservices at scale.
- Deep understanding of software architecture, cloud infrastructure (Google Cloud, AWS, or Azure), and modern DevOps practices.
- Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and system design principles.
- Demonstrated experience influencing technical direction across teams and driving alignment on complex engineering decisions.
- Passion for delivering elegant, high-performance software and solving complex technical challenges that impact real users.
Responsibilities
- Lead the technical vision and architectural direction across complex backend systems, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance.
- Partner closely with engineering leadership to define best practices, coding standards, and long-term technical strategy.
- Design, develop, and oversee the delivery of robust, production-grade software built using Python, Django, Cloud Firestore, BigQuery, and Elasticsearch.
- Mentor and guide engineers at all levels, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams - including product, data, and design - to deliver innovative solutions that directly impact customer success.
- Evaluate and implement emerging technologies that enhance system performance and developer productivity.
- Take ownership of mission-critical initiatives, balancing technical depth with business priorities to deliver scalable, maintainable solutions.
Description
We are an established, global technology business within the hospitality-tech industry, seeking an accomplished Principal Software Engineer to lead the design and delivery of next-generation digital solutions. This role offers the opportunity to shape greenfield projects from the ground up, architecting scalable, data-driven systems that empower venues to deliver seamless guest experiences and drive long-term innovation. Our office is located in London, and we provide a competitive salary of £95,000 - £120,000 along with equity and benefits. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.
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